shy of

Examples (10)

• He was a little shy of speaking in front of large crowds.
• She admitted to being shy of new people at first.
• The young boy was shy of his teacher due to his poor performance.
• I felt shy of asking for help, fearing I would be a burden.
• Many children are shy of strangers until they get to know them.
• He seemed shy of making a commitment to the project.
• She was shy of admitting her mistakes, but eventually did.
• Don't be shy of sharing your opinions; we value your input.
• He was naturally shy of the spotlight, preferring to work behind the scenes.
• The dog appeared shy of the loud noises from the fireworks.